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US20070298944A1 US11/473,636 US47363606A US2007298944A1 US 20070298944 A1 US20070298944 A1 US 20070298944A1 US 47363606 A US47363606 A US 47363606A US 2007298944 A1 US2007298944 A1 US 2007298944A1
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  • This invention relates to field of amusement devices, particularly teeter-totters. Specifically, the invention relates to a spring balanced single rider teeter-totter.
  • Teeter-totters also known as seesaws, have long been popular items of playground equipment for children. Teeter-totters come in various configurations, but most are fundamentally similar. In the most basic configuration, a teeter-totter can be simply a plank supported near its center for pivotal movement.
  • a variation of the conventional two-rider teeter-totter is one adapted for use by a single rider.
  • One-sided, single-rider teeter-totters typically consist of a pivoting seat with a counterbalance, such as a spring, to balance the rider's weight. The rider rides up and down on the seat in a bouncing manner against the elastic resistance of the spring or other counterbalance device.
  • An early version of a single rider teeter-totter is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 1,586,254. This device has a board with a seat at one end and a pivot near the opposite end. A spring is attached at the extreme opposite end of the board to balance the rider's weight.
  • the height of the pivot and, indirectly, the counterbalancing effect of the spring is adjusted by raising or lowering a pair of threaded boards that support the pivot. This is a cumbersome adjustment and weakens the structural integrity of the frame. Furthermore, there is no direct adjustment for the resistance of the spring, nor is there any safety cover for the spring.
  • the counterbalancing force may be reduced or eliminated altogether causing the rider to strike the ground forcibly and unexpectedly. Furthermore, fingers can be easily pinched while manually adjusting the springs.
  • the present invention provides a safer, more user-friendly single rider teeter-totter.
  • Manual adjustments are provided for both the vertical position of the spring, which adjusts the rest height of the seat, and the horizontal position of the spring from the pivot, which adjusts the counterbalance resistance. Adjustments are accomplished with lead screw mechanisms, which provide virtually infinite adjustment within the travel of the screw and which remain in a selected position without the need for locks or detents.
  • Other embodiments may include a locking slide mechanism that positively locks in defined detent positions.
  • a safety cover may be provided for the spring or other counterbalance mechanism. Indicators are provided for visual reference of the adjustments.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a single rider teeter-totter in accordance with an embodiment of the present inventions.
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the height adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the position adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 4 is a detailed view of an optional shroud for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 5 is a detailed view of an optional secondary elastic counterbalance.
  • FIG. 6 is a detailed view of an alternative position adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a single rider teeter-totter 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a frame 12 comprises forward support member 14 and generally U-shaped rear support member 16 .
  • the frame further comprises pivot support post 18 with pivot assembly 20 attached at the top thereof.
  • Longitudinal beam 22 is coupled to pivot assembly 20 .
  • Seat support member 24 is attached to beam 22 .
  • the various components of frame 12 may be fabricated from tubular steel as is common for exercise and playground equipment, although other materials may be used if desired.
  • Seat 26 is attached to seat support member 24 .
  • Seat 26 may be constructed of a molded foam or plastic material.
  • a handle bar 28 is attached to the upper portion of seat support member 24 .
  • the weight of a rider in the seat 26 is counterbalanced by springs 32 .
  • a pair of springs is used in parallel so that if one of the springs fails, the second spring will still provide half of the counterbalancing force to prevent the teeter-totter from falling uncontrollably.
  • bumper 30 attached to seat support member 24 .
  • the design of generally U-shaped rear support member 16 ensures that the rider will not contact any of the frame members at the bottom limit of travel and also eliminates pinch points in the vicinity of the seat.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the spring height adjustment mechanism, which sets the rest height of the seat and thereby also acts as a range of travel adjustment.
  • This mechanism adjusts the lower attachment point of springs 32 and thereby adjusts the height of seat 26 off of the ground.
  • Yoke 34 is attached to forward support member 14 and carries adjustment screw 36 .
  • the lower ends of springs 32 are attached with chain links 33 to follower 38 , which is threadably engaged on adjustment screw 36 and slides within guides 39 .
  • Knob 40 is used to manually rotate adjustment screw 36 , thereby raising or lowering follower 38 .
  • a numerical indicator 41 may be provided to assist riders in setting the seat height at a desired level.
  • Guides 39 prevent twisting of the springs 32 as the vertical position of follower 38 is adjusted.
  • This type of a lead screw adjustment mechanism provides virtually infinite adjustment within the travel of follower 38 on screw 36 and remains in a selected position without the need for any additional locking or detent mechanism.
  • the chain links 33 constitute flexible couplings that communicate tensile forces, but not compressive forces. As the rider approaches the top of the range of movement, the springs become fully relaxed and the chain links allow for continued upward movement. The rider thus experiences a free-floating or weightless sensation at the top of the range of movement.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the counterbalance adjustment mechanism. Adjustment screw 42 is suspended below beam 22 . The upper ends of springs 32 are attached to follower 44 , which is threadably engaged on adjustment screw 42 . Knob 46 is used to manually rotate adjustment screw 42 , thereby moving follower 44 fore and aft in relation to beam 22 . When follower 44 is moved closer to pivot 20 , the effective resistance of springs 32 is reduced, which is desirable for use of the apparatus by a lighter rider. Conversely, a heavier rider would turn knob 46 to move follower 44 further away from pivot 20 , thereby increasing the effective resistance of springs 32 .
  • a numerical indicator may be provided on beam 22 as illustrated to assist riders in setting the effective resistance to a desired value.
  • FIG. 4 shows an optional elastic shroud 50 that surrounds the springs 32 . This protects children from having their fingers or other parts of their bodies pinched by the springs as they stretch and relax.
  • FIG. 5 shows an optional secondary counterbalance 52 .
  • This may be an elastic cord that provides additional counterbalancing force in the event that one or both of the springs breaks.
  • Cord 52 is coupled in parallel with the springs 32 and may be threaded though the center of one of the springs if desired.
  • Cord 52 could also be inelastic to serve as a safety tether to stop the downward movement of the seat before it strikes the ground.
  • FIG. 6 shows an alternative counterbalance adjustment mechanism.
  • longitudinal beam 22 ′ is notched with detents 65 along a portion of its length.
  • Springs 32 are attached to slider 60 , which rides along beam 22 ′ and is configured to be gripped by hand.
  • a trigger 62 is pivotally attached to slider 60 and is biased towards an engaged position by spring 64 . Squeezing trigger 62 releases detent lock 66 from engagement with detent 65 and allows slider 60 to be moved forward or rearward to a desired position.
  • a numerical indicator may be provided on beam 22 ′ as illustrated to assist riders in setting the effective resistance to a desired value.

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A safer, more user-friendly spring-balance single-rider teeter-totter includes manual adjustments for both the vertical position of the spring, which adjusts the rest height of the seat, and the horizontal position of the spring from the pivot, which adjusts the counterbalance resistance. A safety cover may be provided for the spring or other counterbalance mechanism.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • This invention relates to field of amusement devices, particularly teeter-totters. Specifically, the invention relates to a spring balanced single rider teeter-totter.
  • 2. Background
  • Teeter-totters, also known as seesaws, have long been popular items of playground equipment for children. Teeter-totters come in various configurations, but most are fundamentally similar. In the most basic configuration, a teeter-totter can be simply a plank supported near its center for pivotal movement.
  • A variation of the conventional two-rider teeter-totter is one adapted for use by a single rider. One-sided, single-rider teeter-totters typically consist of a pivoting seat with a counterbalance, such as a spring, to balance the rider's weight. The rider rides up and down on the seat in a bouncing manner against the elastic resistance of the spring or other counterbalance device. An early version of a single rider teeter-totter is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 1,586,254. This device has a board with a seat at one end and a pivot near the opposite end. A spring is attached at the extreme opposite end of the board to balance the rider's weight. The height of the pivot and, indirectly, the counterbalancing effect of the spring is adjusted by raising or lowering a pair of threaded boards that support the pivot. This is a cumbersome adjustment and weakens the structural integrity of the frame. Furthermore, there is no direct adjustment for the resistance of the spring, nor is there any safety cover for the spring.
  • Other prior art single rider teeter-totters, including, for example, the device shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,968,962, disclose adjustments for the spring resistance, that require that the spring or springs be repositioned. The adjustment process requires that the seat be lifted to release any tension and that the spring then be disconnected and reattached at a different location. In some of the prior art devices, the spring or springs must be moved from one detent to another, or the point of attachment of the spring must be slid along a track. These prior art methods of adjusting the spring tension are both cumbersome and dangerous. If the springs become detached or dislocated during use of the teeter-totter, the counterbalancing force may be reduced or eliminated altogether causing the rider to strike the ground forcibly and unexpectedly. Furthermore, fingers can be easily pinched while manually adjusting the springs.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention provides a safer, more user-friendly single rider teeter-totter. Manual adjustments are provided for both the vertical position of the spring, which adjusts the rest height of the seat, and the horizontal position of the spring from the pivot, which adjusts the counterbalance resistance. Adjustments are accomplished with lead screw mechanisms, which provide virtually infinite adjustment within the travel of the screw and which remain in a selected position without the need for locks or detents. Other embodiments may include a locking slide mechanism that positively locks in defined detent positions. A safety cover may be provided for the spring or other counterbalance mechanism. Indicators are provided for visual reference of the adjustments.
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  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a single rider teeter-totter in accordance with an embodiment of the present inventions.
  • FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the height adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the position adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 4 is a detailed view of an optional shroud for the counterbalance mechanism.
  • FIG. 5 is a detailed view of an optional secondary elastic counterbalance.
  • FIG. 6 is a detailed view of an alternative position adjustment for the counterbalance mechanism.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known methods and devices are omitted so as to not obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a single rider teeter-totter 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A frame 12 comprises forward support member 14 and generally U-shaped rear support member 16. The frame further comprises pivot support post 18 with pivot assembly 20 attached at the top thereof. Longitudinal beam 22 is coupled to pivot assembly 20. Seat support member 24 is attached to beam 22. The various components of frame 12 may be fabricated from tubular steel as is common for exercise and playground equipment, although other materials may be used if desired.
  • Seat 26 is attached to seat support member 24. Seat 26 may be constructed of a molded foam or plastic material. A handle bar 28 is attached to the upper portion of seat support member 24. The weight of a rider in the seat 26 is counterbalanced by springs 32. A pair of springs is used in parallel so that if one of the springs fails, the second spring will still provide half of the counterbalancing force to prevent the teeter-totter from falling uncontrollably. In the event of a spring failure, or if the spring resistance is not properly adjusted, or if the rider is simply overly exuberant, impact with the ground is cushioned by bumper 30 attached to seat support member 24. Furthermore, the design of generally U-shaped rear support member 16 ensures that the rider will not contact any of the frame members at the bottom limit of travel and also eliminates pinch points in the vicinity of the seat.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the spring height adjustment mechanism, which sets the rest height of the seat and thereby also acts as a range of travel adjustment. This mechanism adjusts the lower attachment point of springs 32 and thereby adjusts the height of seat 26 off of the ground. Yoke 34 is attached to forward support member 14 and carries adjustment screw 36. The lower ends of springs 32 are attached with chain links 33 to follower 38, which is threadably engaged on adjustment screw 36 and slides within guides 39. Knob 40 is used to manually rotate adjustment screw 36, thereby raising or lowering follower 38. A numerical indicator 41 may be provided to assist riders in setting the seat height at a desired level. Guides 39 prevent twisting of the springs 32 as the vertical position of follower 38 is adjusted. This type of a lead screw adjustment mechanism provides virtually infinite adjustment within the travel of follower 38 on screw 36 and remains in a selected position without the need for any additional locking or detent mechanism.
  • The chain links 33 constitute flexible couplings that communicate tensile forces, but not compressive forces. As the rider approaches the top of the range of movement, the springs become fully relaxed and the chain links allow for continued upward movement. The rider thus experiences a free-floating or weightless sensation at the top of the range of movement.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the counterbalance adjustment mechanism. Adjustment screw 42 is suspended below beam 22. The upper ends of springs 32 are attached to follower 44, which is threadably engaged on adjustment screw 42. Knob 46 is used to manually rotate adjustment screw 42, thereby moving follower 44 fore and aft in relation to beam 22. When follower 44 is moved closer to pivot 20, the effective resistance of springs 32 is reduced, which is desirable for use of the apparatus by a lighter rider. Conversely, a heavier rider would turn knob 46 to move follower 44 further away from pivot 20, thereby increasing the effective resistance of springs 32. A numerical indicator may be provided on beam 22 as illustrated to assist riders in setting the effective resistance to a desired value.
  • FIG. 4 shows an optional elastic shroud 50 that surrounds the springs 32. This protects children from having their fingers or other parts of their bodies pinched by the springs as they stretch and relax.
  • FIG. 5 shows an optional secondary counterbalance 52. This may be an elastic cord that provides additional counterbalancing force in the event that one or both of the springs breaks. Cord 52 is coupled in parallel with the springs 32 and may be threaded though the center of one of the springs if desired. Cord 52 could also be inelastic to serve as a safety tether to stop the downward movement of the seat before it strikes the ground.
  • FIG. 6 shows an alternative counterbalance adjustment mechanism. Here, longitudinal beam 22′ is notched with detents 65 along a portion of its length. Springs 32 are attached to slider 60, which rides along beam 22′ and is configured to be gripped by hand. A trigger 62 is pivotally attached to slider 60 and is biased towards an engaged position by spring 64. Squeezing trigger 62 releases detent lock 66 from engagement with detent 65 and allows slider 60 to be moved forward or rearward to a desired position. As in the previously described embodiment, a numerical indicator may be provided on beam 22′ as illustrated to assist riders in setting the effective resistance to a desired value.
  • It will be recognized that the above-described invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the disclosure. Thus, it is understood that the invention is not to be limited by the foregoing illustrative details, but rather is to be defined by the appended claims.

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1. A play apparatus comprising:
a support frame;
a seat;
a longitudinal beam member pivotally coupled to the support frame, the seat disposed at a first end of the beam member;
an adjustable counterbalance mechanism coupled between the beam member and the support frame; and
a manually operated threaded adjustment member for adjusting the counterbalance mechanism.
2. The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises a spring.
3. The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises two springs coupled in parallel.
4. The play apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an indicator to provide a visual reference for adjustment of the counterbalance mechanism.
5. The play apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a seat height adjustment.
6. The play apparatus of claim 5 wherein the seat height adjustment adjusts a point of attachment of the counterbalance mechanism to the support frame.
7. The play apparatus of claim 6 wherein the seat height adjustment comprises a manually operated threaded adjustment member.
8. The play apparatus of claim 7 further comprising an indicator to provide a visual reference for adjustment of the seat height.
9. The play apparatus of claim 6 wherein the seat height adjustment includes a guide to prevent twisting of the counterbalance mechanism.
10. The play apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a secondary counterbalance device.
11. The play apparatus of claim 10 wherein the secondary counterbalance device comprises an elastic member coupled in parallel with the adjustable counterbalance mechanism.
12. The play apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a safety shroud surrounding the counterbalance mechanism.
13. The play apparatus of claim 1 wherein the counterbalance mechanism is coupled to the support frame with a flexible coupling.
14. A play apparatus comprising:
a support frame;
a seat;
a longitudinal beam member pivotally coupled to the support frame, the seat disposed at one end of the beam member;
an adjustable counterbalance mechanism coupled between the beam member and the support frame; and
a manually operated threaded adjustment member for adjusting a rest height of the seat.
15. The play apparatus of claim 14 wherein the seat height adjustment is coupled to the counterbalance mechanism.
16. The play apparatus of claim 15 wherein the seat height adjustment includes a guide to prevent twisting of the counterbalance mechanism.
17. The play apparatus of claim 14 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises a spring.
18. The play apparatus of claim 14 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises two springs coupled in parallel.
19. The play apparatus of claim 14 further comprising an indicator to provide a visual reference for adjustment of the counterbalance mechanism.
20. The play apparatus of claim 14 further comprising a secondary counterbalance device.
21. The play apparatus of claim 20 wherein the secondary counterbalance device comprises an elastic member coupled in parallel with the adjustable counterbalance mechanism.
22. The play apparatus of claim 14 further comprising a safety shroud surrounding the counterbalance mechanism.
23. The play apparatus of claim 14 wherein the counterbalance mechanism is coupled to the support frame with a flexible coupling.
24. The play apparatus of claim 14 further comprising an indicator to provide a visual reference for adjustment of the rest height of the seat.
25. A play apparatus comprising:
a support frame;
a seat;
a longitudinal beam member pivotally coupled to the support frame, the seat disposed at a first end of the beam member;
a locking adjustable counterbalance mechanism coupled between the beam member and the support frame; and
an indicator to provide a visual reference for adjustment of the counterbalance mechanism.
26. The play apparatus of claim 25 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises a spring.
27. The play apparatus of claim 25 wherein the counterbalance mechanism comprises two springs coupled in parallel.
28. The play apparatus of claim 25 further comprising a seat height adjustment.
29. The play apparatus of claim 25 further comprising a safety shroud surrounding the counterbalance mechanism.
30. The play apparatus of claim 25 wherein the counterbalance mechanism is coupled to the support frame with a flexible coupling.
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